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Homeschooling: Encouragement

12/1/2009 (3:23 PM EST)Walking in the Light of God's Word- and How it Can Transform Your School YearZan Tyler

A new school year can bring anticipation, excitement, and—let’s be honest—anxiety. As we consider the magnitude of the task of homeschooling, it is easy to be overwhelmed.

The clarion call comes from Scripture: “Walk in the light as He is in the light.” How do we really do that when we feel afraid or overwhelmed? When we are worried about our children’s future? Or when we feel inadequate in our roles as wives, mothers, and teachers?

President Teddy Roosevelt once said, “A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education.” As we begin this school year, let’s make a new commitment to learning and depending on God’s Word.

In this webinar, Zan relates God’s promises, then addresses common concerns and questions homeschooling mothers face with each new school year, such as:
God is the Author of His Word, light, and life.

-- How should that impact my daily life? God promises great things if we seek Him.

-- How can I do that when I’m always surrounded by children? The Word of God is living, active, and powerful.

-- But how can it really help me deal with the overwhelming responsibilities and demands in my life? God’s Word gives instruction, direction, clarity, and discernment.

-- I’m really struggling with homeschooling, curriculum, and family issues. Does the Bible get that specific?

After counseling thousands of homeschool families for the past 23 years, Chris Klicka, homeschool father of 7 children, gives down-to-earth encouragement to stay the course. He provides solutions to common problems like: 1) Your children want to play sports, 2) Your children are teenagers, 3) You are burned out, 4) You can’t financially afford it, 5) You can’t teach trigonometry, 6) Your children are not disciplined, 7) You can receive free education through the public schools, 8) A parent has health problems, 9) Your child has special needs, and 10) Your husband is not very supportive. After Chris addresses these issues, you will walk away from this session renewed and refreshed.

4/22/2010 (10:15 PM EST)Takin’ Care of Business at Work and Home: Involving your children in the family businessJon Tigges

Ever think about starting your own business? But how can parents run a successful business and still homeschool their children? In this session, entrepreneur and retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jon Tigges will share with you how starting your own business can bless your family in multiple ways. Based on his experience of launching four family ventures, Jon will give you an insider’s view of the process—the good, the bad, and ugly—along with insights as to how he and his wife, Chris, have been successful, as entrepreneurs and homeschooling parents, for years.

The most important element in your children’s homeschool curriculum is you. Is your heart’s cry that your children would grow in character and knowledge? In this webinar, veteran homeschooling mother Diana Waring will define that heart cry and encourage you that you can help them reach maturity. She has been there, knows what you are experiencing, and has talked with many others in your position. Using transparent examples and practical suggestions, Diana will help you understand the pivotal role you play as a mentor, a model, and a facilitator in your children’s education.

7/23/2009 (9PM EST)The Top Five Threats Christian Homeschool Parents Face in Raising Godly Kids—And What to Do About ThemDr. Jeff Myers

Are you striving to raise godly kids but find that the culture is fighting you at every turn? Based on 20 years in working with students and homeschool families Dr. Jeff Myers shares the greatest threats you will face as you disciple your kids, and how successful families have addressed those challenges.

What’s the number one reason parents do not homeschool? Fear of failure. Perhaps you have personally struggled with this fear in the midst of your own homeschooling journey. So how can parents measure and achieve homeschool success? Thankfully, the Bible gives clear and decisive direction in this area, providing encouragement for even the most difficult situations. In this session, HSLDA President Mike Smith shares these encouraging insights and helps parents measure their homeschooling success by scriptural standards.

4/29/2010 (10:15 PM EST)The Secrets to Thriving over the Long Haul as a Homeschooling ParentDenise Mira

Along the path of life with our kids, the “dailies” can bog us down and blur our vision. As a homeschooling parent, you know well the tedium of everyday life. It’s all that stuff that has to be done: toddlers to chase, teens to embrace, curriculum to choose, meals to make, bills to juggle, friends to call, papers to correct . . . it never ends. Join Denise Mira, author of No Ordinary Child: Unlocking the Leader Within Your Child, mother of five and long-time home educator, as she unwraps the secrets she’s gleaned over the years to enable you to cross the finish line with hope in your heart and a smile on your face!

6/8/2010 (2:52 PM EST)Single-Parent Homeschooling: How You Can Make It Work!Mary Jo Tate

Are you a single parent determined to homeschool your children? Or are you looking for ways to encourage and help your homeschooling single-parent friend?

While homeschooling as a single parent can seem like an overwhelming challenge, the growing number of single parents who are homeschooling testifies that it can be done. But how? And how can we help?

Join single homeschooling mom, author, editor, and speaker Mary Jo Tate to find the answers as she shares her story of God’s faithfulness and offers hope, encouragement, and practical tips for single parents who want to homeschool, as well as suggestions for how others in the church, community, or family can help them.

As home educators committed to God and His kingdom, our mission is about more than simply executing our academic agenda. The heart of our mission is transferring the baton of our beliefs to the next generation. In this web e-vent, Denise Mira, author of No Ordinary Child: Unlocking the Leader Within Your Child, mother of five, long-time homeschooling mom and senior pastor’s wife, will share what she sees biblically and experientially about handing off the faith of our fathers to the next generation in a way that it becomes the faith of our sons and daughters. Mark your calendar, invite your friends, and join us for this inspiring HSLDA @home e-vent.

7/8/2010 (10:30 PM EST)Nurturing Your Marriage Through the Homeschool YearsHeidi St. John

Do you ever feel as if your life is “all homeschool—all the time?” Ever wonder where the girl your husband married went? This e-vent is for every mom who has collapsed into bed at the end of the day, looked into the eyes of her husband and promised “tomorrow” she’d have time for him. The trouble is, tomorrow finds her more exhausted than the day before.
If you have ever felt caught between the demands of homeschooling your children and meeting the needs of your husband, you’re not alone. Join us and discover how even a busy homeschool mom can make time to nurture her marriage. It’s not as hard as you think—and more important than you may realize.

Interested in Heidi's book The Busy Homeschool Mom's Guide to Romance? Check it out at the HSLDA bookstore!

8/18/2010 (9PM EST)How Can I Afford to Keep Homeschooling with a Reduced Family Income?J. Michael Smith, Esq., HSLDA President

In these difficult times—with the economy in recession and unemployment rates and inflation on the rise—just providing basic necessities has become increasingly challenging for many families.

If, like a majority of homeschooling families, your household relies on a single income, you may be especially hard hit by the economic downturn. When the primary wage earner loses his or her job or faces under-employment, families need to find new ways to balance earning enough to support themselves with still providing the best education possible for their children.

Join HSLDA President Mike Smith for “How Can I Afford to Keep Homeschooling with a Reduced Family Income?” and learn real-life strategies for meeting your income needs and the legal implications of a double-income household for your homeschool program, along with practical suggestions to help your family continue homeschooling through these hard times.

We understand the financial constraints that your family must consider, and that those who need the information in this e-vent the most may be able to least afford it. To that end, this e-vent will be offered at a special reduced rate (below our cost) to make this encouragement and information available to as many families as possible.

11/16/2010 (9PM EST)Hope and a Future: How to Respond to Current EventsDr. Jeff Myers

Do you want to help your kids see past the often bad news of current events to make a positive impact in our world? Looking for ways to impart hope when they seem surrounded by reports of natural disasters, a bad economy, and corrupt politics? Dr. Jeff Myers, renowned speaker and the author of six books and three video coaching programs, feels called to equip future leaders for God’s work and wants to share his vision with you. In this @home e-vent, Dr. Myers will discuss how you can motivate young people to make a difference and avoid becoming cynical. As parents, we need to communicate hope to our children so that the realities of our world don’t become sources of fear or discouragement to them. Come and be encouraged about the future God has in store for your children!

Looking for refreshment in your life, specifically for your homeschool? Having a hard time making it through the mundane of everyday life? Join MaryAnn Gaver, a homeschooling mom and Home School Court Report columnist, as she offers practical tips, suggestions, and steps to rejuvenate your homeschool. Using the acronym RADIANT, MaryAnn will share memorable encouragement and motivation for getting through the daily doldrums. With great ideas for brightening up your lifestyle, both physically and spiritually, MaryAnn will help you make your homeschool a shining light in every way!

5/5/2011 (9PM EST)Who Am I In This World? Making an Impact as a MomDenise Mira

Seasons come and seasons go particularly rapidly for us women, and each successive season demands our flexibility and discernment. The world is waiting for our children's greatness, but what part do we play in that? What does making an impact as a mother really look like? Catch the vision with Denise Mira, author and homeschooling mom of five, in this @home e-vent. Leave filled with passion and courage to become what you must be as a mother, as you strive to see your children become all they can be.

Sweethearts almost can't stop saying "I love you" to each other, but siblings almost can't stop fighting even though they love each other. How do we show love to the people that we see the most? How can doing this affect not only the family, but our friends and neighbors? MaryAnn Gaver, homeschool mom and contributor to the Home School Court Report magazine, will look into effective ways to set up a foundation of love within the family. Along with Belinda Parrish, homeschool mother of eight, MaryAnn will show how loving words and actions between parents and siblings provide a powerful testimony of Christian love to the world. Sign up for this encouraging and refreshing e-vent and let love blossom!